Bentley Bentayga
From 8,911 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Bentaygas fare better: 2021 models pass at 98.3% vs 94.1% for 2016.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 65 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 65 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 17 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 16 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 10 |
| emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer missing, obviously modified or obviously defective | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 5 |
| number plate inscription missing or illegible | 4 |
Bentley Bentayga on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 373 newly registered in the past year with 36 leaving, a net gain of 337. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 4,071 | 402 | +72 | -3 | +69 |
| 2025 Q2 | 4,020 | 384 | +72 | -10 | +62 |
| 2025 Q1 | 3,929 | 413 | +111 | -12 | +99 |
| 2024 Q4 | 3,852 | 391 | +118 | -11 | +107 |
| 2024 Q3 | 3,767 | 369 | +102 | -18 | +84 |
| 2024 Q2 | 3,700 | 352 | +90 | -28 | +62 |
| 2024 Q1 | 3,631 | 359 | +128 | -36 | +92 |
| 2023 Q4 | 3,545 | 353 | +93 | -59 | +34 |
10 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentayga V8 Auto | Petrol | 1,481 | 37% |
| Bentayga W12 Auto | Petrol | 688 | 17% |
| Bentayga V8 D Auto | Diesel | 501 | 13% |
| Bentayga V8 Azure Auto | Petrol | 354 | 9% |
| Bentayga S V8 Auto | Petrol | 243 | 6% |
| Bentayga V8 S Auto | Petrol | 222 | 6% |
| Bentayga V6 Hybrid Auto | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 207 | 5% |
| Bentayga Azure V8 Auto | Petrol | 162 | 4% |
| Bentayga Speed Auto | Petrol | 70 | 2% |
| Bentayga Azure V6 Hybrid A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 58 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 98.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative |
| 2020 | 97.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 98.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 97% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
2 earlier years
| 2017 | 96.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2016 | 94.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Bentaygas tested had between 33,275 and 73,158 miles on the clock.
At 54,283 median miles, the Bentayga has 0.006 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Bentley Bentayga MOT pass rate?
The Bentley Bentayga has a 96.9% MOT pass rate based on 8,911 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Bentley Bentayga?
The most common MOT failure on the Bentley Bentayga is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 65 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
How many Bentley Bentaygas are on UK roads?
There are 4,071 Bentley Bentaygas currently licensed on UK roads, with 402 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Bentley Bentayga at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Bentley Bentayga is 54,283 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 33,275 and 73,158 miles.
Buying a used Bentayga?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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